I had intended to do only four Stones posts. But writing that series and referencing the movie Performance reminded me of a great song from that flick, “Memo from Turner.” In this 1970 movie, Mick Jagger plays Turner who – according to Wikipedia – is a “reclusive, … Continue reading A Song I Love – Memo From Turner
“Whatever they do, the Stones can only embellish a sinister reputation for miracles.” Pete Townshend in his speech inducting them into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Watching girls go passing by It ain’t the latest thing I’m just standing in a doorway I’m … Continue reading The Rolling Stones (Final of 4 – What a Beautiful Buzz)
War, children, it’s just a shot away It’s just a shot away War, children, it’s just a shot away It’s just a shot away Rape, murder! It’s just a shot away It’s just a shot away In August of 1969, at Woodstock, a stage announcement … Continue reading The Rolling Stones (pt 3)
Let me please introduce myself I’m a man of wealth and taste And I lay traps for troubadours Who get killed before they reach Bombay Pleased to meet you Hope you guess my name But what’s puzzling you Is the nature of my game In … Continue reading The Rolling Stones (pt. 2)
“Well my mother, told my father That before I was born I got a boy child comin’ Gonna be Gonna be a rollin’ stone” –Muddy Waters, Rollin’ Stone “Is everybody ready? The biggest band in the world. Ladies and gentlemen, the greatest rock and roll … Continue reading The Rolling Stones (pt 1)
In my listing of Top Ten Rock Albums, the very first one is 1972’s Exile on Main Street by the Rolling Stones. I always loved this album but I don’t think I realized it was my favorite till one day maybe ten (twenty?) years ago. I … Continue reading Featured Album – Exile on Main Street – Rolling Stones
Most people who follow rock and blues know that blues started in America, made its way to England and then was brought back to the US during the so-called British Invasion. What many people, I think, don’t know is that there is a “missing link” in … Continue reading Cyril Davies and Alexis Korner – the Nexus of British Blues
We lost BB King this year and so I wanted to be sure to dedicate a couple of posts to him as soon as possible. He was a musician that I admired, loved, respected – and was lucky enough to have met backstage once many … Continue reading B. B. King (1)
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